Everton took part in a historic friendly against Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia FC at Goodison Park on Tuesday. It was the first occasion an East African club side has played a Premier League club in the UK.

Everton have won one of their past 16 away Premier League games in London, losing their last four in a row, all during 2018.

Outside of the ‘big-six’ sides, only Bournemouth (20) have scored more goals than Everton (19) this season.

Everton have won four of their last five games in the Premier League, after winning just once in their previous eight in the competition.

Kurt Zouma, who can't play this weekend, in action in Everton's most recent win, at home to Brighton

Everton are winless in their last 30 away games against ‘big-six’ opposition (nine draws, 21 defeats), since beating Manchester United at Old Trafford in December 2013.

Only Tottenham have scored as many headed goals as Everton in the Premier League this season (six).

THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE

Referee Kevin Friend is the official for his first Chelsea and Everton Premier League game this season, although he was the man in charge for our Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool. His last game at the Bridge was against West Ham in April.

OTHERWISE ENGAGED

There are no suspensions. On-loan Kurt Zouma, who has started Everton’s last eight Premier League matches, is ineligible.

From this season yellow cards will only count in the competition they are received. In the Premier League five yellow cards received before 19 league fixtures will result in a one-match suspension.